LAND OF COUNTS AND ABBOTS
The Palau de l'Abadia is one of the headquarters of Terra de Comtes i Abats, a cultural tourism proposal based on the heritage, history and tradition shared by four towns in Ripollès. In addition to Sant Joan de les Abadesses, the stages of this route pass through Campdevànol, Gombrèn and Ripoll.
More information: www.terradecomtes.cat
INTERPRETATION CENTER OF THE MYTH OF COUNT ARNAU
Count Arnau is one of the mythical symbols of Catalonia, inextricably linked to Sant Joan de les Abadesses and also focused on other places in the region.
The Interpretation Center wants to provide the keys to understanding the origin and evolution of the figure of Count Arnau from a perspective that encompasses folklore, history, music and literature.
The permanent exhibition, integrated into the "Land of Counts and Abbots" project, is divided into three large sections dedicated, respectively, to the popular song that gives rise to the legend, to its content and its expansion and, finally , to the construction of Count Arnau as a myth, with its corresponding cultural repercussion.
The song: Relive the popular song and dance collected in Ripollès by folklorists of the 19th century. Dialogues between the soul of Count Arnau and his wife that explain why the Count is condemned to roam the mountains of the region on his horse for all eternity.
The legend: Few figures like Count Arnau have as many legends around them, mixing devilish dogs that draw fire from their teeth, impossible loves and eternal damnations.
The myth: The song and legend might have slowly languished until they were lost or remained as a local reminiscence, but from the 19th century, writers and musicians began to recreate this character. Arnau became a legend and came to star in great works such as those by Joan Maragall and Josep M. de Sagarra.
Come and discover it at the Palau de l'Abadia and immerse yourself in all the magic that surrounds the figure of Count Arnau.
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FOR SCHOOLS AND GROUPS
Land of Counts and Abbots TO LEARN AND KNOW
The Palau de l'Abadia de Sant Joan de les Abadesses has teaching material for primary and secondary school students.
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